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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1908
Page
5
The German ambassador to the United States Baron von Sternburg dies in Heidelberg after years of service marked by strong ties to U S officials and President Roosevelt. His death ends a five plus year tenure noted for cordial diplomacy and close personal relations with the American leadership.
Miss Langham, from wealth and social prominence, married Baron von Sternburg after a famed transatlantic courtship. They first met when she returned from abroad and he served as military attache to the German embassy in Washington. Their romance spanned two liner trips and years of cross ocean encounters. Born August 2 in Leeds England, the baron pursued studies in law and naval affairs and rose through diplomatic ranks to become Germany's ambassador to the United States in 1903.
Staunton Virginia August reports police trapping Lawrence Brower and Herbert Marple in a Chesapeake and Ohio box car on a Saturday night. Marple escaped, boxes opened and merchandise stolen. Norman Loving found sleeping in the city building basement and jailed as a party to the robbery. Items were recovered and hidden goods locations exposed to investigators.
Special to The Washington Post Bristol Tennessee August 24 May William A Hankins chief locating engineer of the Carolina Clinchfield and Ohio Railroad was found dead in bed at Johnson City Tennessee He was 59 and had a notable record He reportedly saved the company about 1000 compared with prior estimates He was a native of Surry County Virginia and a Virginia Military Institute graduate His wife was Miss Marcellin Barrett of Goochland County Virginia Two brothers J H Hankins and MO Hankins resided in Richmond
Midshipman Lewis of the Chicago, attached to the training squadron now at anchor in Hampton Roads, sustained a compound fracture of the mid leg below the knee this afternoon. He was knocked down by a sack of chains swung into a bunkers tram barge alongside during Cowling’s drill.
Torrential rains drenched Norfolk and nearby areas from Saturday night through today, delivering about 499 inches of water and flooding streets and fields. Streetcar service halted as routes flooded, with extensive crop damage reported across city and rural districts.
Aug 25 Bristol Virginia mystery deepens as AEF Stone of Wytheville, owner of Stone Electric, Laight and Power Co, remains missing since last Monday. His father J Mack Stone trebled the reward amid foul-play suspicions. Also notes: prison escape attempts, local political clubs, shoplifters, engagements, and visitors in Danville and Staunton as reported.
Robert Lee Cochran, a missing Building Inspector clerk, emerged from a ten day hideout in Baltimore suburbs to surrender at Hastertz station. He is charged with embezzling 865 from the city and faces prosecution after a mayoral- and comptroller-backed decision. His wife, married three days earlier, visited him twice as investigators traced the disappearance and forgery. The case centers on vouchers forged in Building Inspector Preston's department and the subsequent discovery by the Comptroller Hooper's office.
Incendiary fire at early morning damaged the residence and household goods of Jonn C Hamner on Hivermont avenue near Lynchburg, Virginia, with about 3000 dollars in damage reported though little insurance value. The event prompted local attention as investigators and officials reviewed the incident.
Republican leaders arrived for the state convention amid rain and flood disruption in mountain counties. Chairman Adams aims to attract business support with a ticket and platform. E C Duncan optimism centers on carrying North Carolina. frontrunners for governor include R A Linney and J J Britt. The platform favors local option with county authority, a move expected to sway former Democrats.
Special to The Washington Post from Lynchburg Virginia on August 24 Virginia Christian College will construct a $20,000 boys dormitory funded by Andrew Carnegie The board awarded the erection contract to a Lynchburg firm Carnegie also gave about $20,900 with a condition to raise $30,000 The main building will adjoin the dormitory and be ready next February The colonial three story red brick dormitory will house 40 rooms with space for 80 pupils
Rev J O Stutman president of the Prisoners Aid Society of Maryland reports Rockville jail conditions are better than many Maryland county jails but it is not large enough to properly classify prisoners by race. He suggests adding a slate roof concrete floors and a steel cage with minimal cost to the county.
Danville Virginia August 24 James Pope Acree a leading warehouseman capitalist and alderman died today at General Hospital after a illness of several months. Born in King and Queen county he lived in Danville over 35 years serving as president of Danville Cooperative Warehouse Company six tobacco warehouses head of Waddill Halland Real Estate and Insurance Company a Bank of Danville director and Danville Knitting Mills. With his brother the late Hef Acree he founded Acree’s warehouse the largest plant of its kind in the South.
Richmond Virginia. Aug ? a mother traces her daughter Constance who eloped last week with Samuel Hope. Hope deserted her bride with a note claiming he was going to South America. Constance telegraphed her mother who came to assist. They plan to return north.
Martinsburg couple David Clifford David of Cumberland and Miss Ida Burkhart wed at the bride’s home with Rev Dr Gerhardt officiating. In Fairmont William uy Stout and Grace Yohe wed here with Rev Aubrey Hess. John Edward Haliam wed Hier Stella Gattlan yesterday with Rev J Engie. Delila Mannalkes, 82, died in Kensington of general debility, survived by two brothers and two sisters including Dr Frank Mannakee and William Mannakee.
Special to The Washington Post reports Frank Schon, jailed for theft in Upper Marlboro Maryland, tried to escape by rushing a jailer with a razor. He fled to the front steps but was recaptured with aid from an inmate and a woman with a lantern. Jailer injured, 25 stitches needed.
Special to The Washington Post Warrenton Va Aug 24 entries for the tenth annual Warrenton horse show on September 2 and 3 will exceed previous years with many former prize winners returning and many new exhibitors and stock appearing Mr Courtland Smith of Alexandra and Briar Johnson the show manager are coordinating efforts to ensure a highly successful event with broad exhibitor interest and strong preparation underway
Former State Senator David J. Lewis, Democratic candidate for Congress, arrived in Hagerstown and met party leaders. He will speak in Frederick county tomorrow and in Montgomery county Wednesday, spending two weeks in Washington county to challenge Col. Pearre.
Kensington residents will soon gain from a $5,000 legacy left by Crosby B. Noyes of Washington. The gift will fund library improvements, renewed magazine subscriptions, extra shelves, and cataloging and indexing efforts. The Noyes Library in Kensington will allocate the funds to upgrade conditions and access for patrons.
Suffolk Virginia August 24 Edward W Graham once a baseball star who retired ten years ago dreamed he was sliding into a base last night. He leaped from his bed to the floor striking a bureau and cracking it. He is now under a doctor’s care.
Hundreds of delegates arrive in Portsmouth Virginia for state conventions of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and its Ladies Auxiliary to begin tomorrow. In South Carolina a Democratic primary tomorrow aims to nominate successors to Senator Latimer and various representatives, with vote projections reaching around 110000. New obituaries note the deaths of John F Curagl, Henry C Dodge, a child Glover, Forter Sheldon, Benjamin Frank Hn Treat, Minnie agency Whitacre, and others with brief survivor details.
In Suffolk Suffolk Aug 24 with the Second district primary looming the Maynard camp holds a slim edge in a careful county by county canvass. Support has varied with shifts among electors and rumors of large pluralities. Maynard responds to Cabell’s circular by denying claims he voted to increase congressional salaries and stating he would not seek reelection again.
Superintendent Clements files suit to halt Colonial Heights school building work in Arlington district. Arlington County Circuit Court considers alleged bid irregularities and private award to Morris and Schuring. Judge Thornton takes case under advisement as contractors and board defend compliance with law.
Alexandria volunteer firemen from three companies head to Harrisonburg Virginia for the Virginia State Volunteer Firemen's Association annual meeting. Columbia engine company with 40 men and band from Naval Gun Factory Washington join, Reliance with 15, and Relief with 29 under Captains Grimes and Latham. They parade main streets before departure. Hampton delegation lands by steamer and Alexandria firemen urge them to stay.
Col Charles A Dempsey US Army retired visited the Alexandria armory to view a drill by the newly formed Company G Leavendeth Virginia regiment. The Washington Monument Association bought Shooters Hill property parcels and plans park subdivision. Mrs George B Councill, 81, widow of Rev F G Councill and mother-in-law of George H Rucker, died at her home. burial at Ivy Hill Cemetery tomorrow.
Queen Anastasia Demitro appeared in court at Mount Winans police station as seven Gypsies were fined for disorderly conduct after a melee at Kahl's resort. Chief Slatcho Demitra was fined for carrying a concealed weapon. Witnesses denied selling liquor or disorder beyond their flight. eight other tribe members present included women and children.
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